Kampala Traffic Relief? MP Proposes Daytime Ban on Heavy Trucks in City Center

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In a major move to address Kampala’s relentless gridlock, Mityana North Member of Parliament Muhammad Nsegumire has introduced a motion to table a Private Member’s Bill seeking to ban heavy-tonnage trucks from the city center during daylight hours.

The proposed legislation aims to establish a strict five-mile truck-free zone extending from the heart of Kampala's Central Business District (CBD). Under the new rules, heavy-duty vehicles would be legally permitted to operate within this zone only during the night, specifically between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

According to Hon. Nsegumire, the bill targets the root causes of urban mobility challenges by seeking to dramatically ease severe traffic congestion, streamline the flow of commuters during peak hours, and drastically reduce the high rate of road accidents associated with large commercial trucks competing for space on narrow city streets.

The proposal comes at a time when the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and the Ministry of Works and Transport are actively consulting stakeholders on restrictive measures for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to improve overall road safety.

While the motion has generated widespread discussion among city residents eager for traffic relief, it is also expected to trigger intense debate from the business community and logistics sector regarding night-time offloading logistics and the economic impact on the supply chain. The bill will now undergo the standard parliamentary procedures before it can be formally drafted and debated on the floor of the house.
Daily Monitor